1/2 Daler - Karl `Lord Protector`

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1600-1603
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Daler
CurrencyFirst riksdaler (1598-1665)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight14.18 g
Dimensions36.1 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#2
Obverse descriptionArmored bare-headed bust of Prince Karl, with raised right arm holding a scepter behind the shounder. Prince bust is at top of a crowned shield with Greater Arms of Sweden (Three crowns of Sweden in first and fourth quadrant; Folkungs Lion in second and third; smaller shield with Vasa Arms in center). Shield and King are partially inside a circle with legend outside, along the rim. King`s motto is around the circle but along the inside.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringCAROLVS · D:G · HÆR | E · PRIN · SVECIÆ DEVS · SOLA | TIVM · MEVM
(Translation: Karl hereditary prince of Sweden by the Grace of God. God is my comfort)
Reverse descriptionRadiant sun with Hebrew letters for `Jehovah` within double inner circle with two different legend.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringיהוה MONETA * NOVA * STOCHOLM * * FORTITVDO * MEA IHEHOVA : 1600 *
(Translation: New coin (of the city of) Stockholm Jehova is my strenght)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1600  - -
1601  - -
1603  - -
Catalog ID4273751630
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